Jean M. Bowden

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — Jean M. Bowden, 84, formerly of Old Fields Road in South Berwick and longtime resident and native of South Eliot, died at Varney Crossing in North Berwick on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.

Comment

seacoastonline.com

Writer

Posted Dec. 2, 2012 at 2:00 AM

Posted Dec. 2, 2012 at 2:00 AM

» Social News

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — Jean M. Bowden, 84, formerly of Old Fields Road in South Berwick and longtime resident and native of South Eliot, died at Varney Crossing in North Berwick on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.

Born in South Eliot on Oct. 11, 1928, she was a daughter of William E. and Evelyn M. (Dixon) Gerry. She attended local schools, graduating from Eliot High School in 1946.

In 1953 Jean married her husband Ansel Bowden and together they made a home and raised their children just a short distance from her childhood home. They made Woodbine Avenue in Eliot their home for nearly 45 years.

Active in her community, Jean served the Eliot Volunteer Fire Department as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary for many years, she enjoyed membership in the John F. Hill Grange and was a lifelong member of the South Eliot Advent Christian Church, serving in many capacities over the years, teaching VBS, singing in the choir and serving as a deaconess.

SERVICES: Friends may visit with Jean's family on Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. in the JS Pelkey Funeral Home, 125 Old Post Road, Kittery, Maine. A funeral will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Charlie Downes officiating. Family flowers only. Donations may be made in her memory to her church, the South Eliot Advent Christian Church, 256 Pleasant St., South Eliot, ME 03903. Care for the Bowden family has been entrusted to the JS Pelkey Funeral Home.